Evening Star Newspaper, April 13, 1888, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Presta ‘Tax Evexrxo SrAx is served to subscribers in the ay by exrpicre, on their own actotnt st TOcense tog oe tae ‘per month» Coples at ‘te ccuatae fonts cack | By mallpostage’ pew —- Srurth* one year, $0: siz months, 63 {haters at the Post Office st Washington, D. C. ae ealend class tosil mestter ‘Tux Weextr Staz_published on Friday—@1 0 year portage prepaid. Sls mouthe, SOcameny et ‘2 All mail wubacriptions mast be paid in advanaes po rarer cont loger tham ts paid for - Rates of advertiaing made known on application, Che Vo. 7T2—No 10,890, bening Star, WASHINGTON, D.C.. FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1888. TWO CENTS. "AMUSEMENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. NT FAIL TO VISIT iC) MA OF Do? HiT Pega OF Open 9am. to lO pm. apl3 (| WE BERLITZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE, S 14th st. nw Natuniay. Aprit 14 st 11 o'clock, free French lec- ture wre ~- COUTELLIEK, KALL., of the Uni- Subject: *) et les bords de la Mediterranuu.” It GER, MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT. ¥ Mit RICHALD BURMEIS: Eh. PIANIST: MES. KATE DOANE (or to Mins NON A STOSCH. VIOLINIS: Prof. XANDE panint * enjoyable Farce" A CUP 01 wing cast: Sir Charie- Seymour. Tad Meymour, Seronwti. Somephnwe- Ar MASON StSp. m_ Tickets, 50¢ Droop’s and Bret Of Capital Bicycle AM AN HEBREW!_LECTURE T ENING y LEWIS ABRAHAM, at the WASHINGTON HE- BREW TEMPLE, Sth st.'n. w., between H and Ista Public invited. at NAN’S WASHINGTON THEATER, Ppaminion ts 50c. Matinee 10 and 25c. Nptoual Opers Cod, TEA” w Faces, Tn our Burlesque <1 the Popular Novel, gees Monday, Tuestlay. Thursday, and. Satur- aay Rect Week London Specialty Coe ape-or fJ\Hi CYCLEKIFS 1406 N.Y. AVE — LADIES icyei'a. Tricycles, Sociables and ‘Tandene for Kent Uy the hour day’ or week.” Tricycles. tor, five Months Soper month (AL 2S0Gi'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE ALWAYS WELCOME. eS (UTICE.— ‘The firm of B, C, Bibb & Son having sold ont Inver City.” wae iawolvedom the 24°08 Apes, $889) Oy Sees nea Rar Seeger avec Sea ee te B.C. Bibb Stove Co., who will pay ail bile collect all debts due therm, ‘The busin aa will Be carried on ‘owing and by the new company ‘st Baltimore and Port Deposit, Md.. aa heretofore » offer the same line of goods that has been 0 well Te ceived by the trade and public, and at prices. that will compare favorably with those of may. dther similar FeWHUD be the policy ofthe house for rods. With enlarged facilities they ace better than ever to promptly fill all orders received. ‘company to especial! meet the wants of the trade, sud to Jeave nothing undone to warrant @ reasouable share of its patronage. ap-Ot Bee THE Rocka CO-OPERATIV SOCIETY, D. C. ‘The members of this society will find it much to their advantage to obtain, at oner, the new Trade Cards and Lists, now ready for distribution, and which can be had by apply! stidrews given, and returah res April 30. 1888 (whic nefit), write your preseut address on furned, and call'on Wm. M. King, Vice. Preside: Jno. W. Harsha, Secretary, 905 H st. nw. ALT, Longley, 806 A L. Vandernoot. 940 1 st. n.w. L Wilson, President, 301 10th st. s.w. 21S st, to the persons nan.ed below. at the ‘the Red card which ex- will be of no further the card re- F.C. Fawcett, 603 Massachusetts ave. 2.0, MeCabe, 22 3 oy L.A Patterson, 1115 10th at. mw. JM Andrus. 15 ‘at the latter number NG. Sie. PAIN. BY ‘ap9-1m_ —ALL, CASES OF ‘District of B Matinee very The Representative Lis Evening. Irish Comedian. Saturday. | The Seoretary can alse be seen 201 by onier Executive Conaittee oe nati me et ow a sekeeen MIGHT) spice J. W- HARSHA, Secretary. at aT a= SEVENTH ISSUE OF STOCK. ‘% “PEEK-A-B00." | eerner COOPERATIVE BUILDING AS. 0} Under the Management of or GEORGETOWN, D.C. AUGUSTUS PITOU. $1,000 18. FULL ‘ADVANCED ON EACH SHARE. THE THE ‘Books for Subscription now New Sconery. MAYHEW PLATER, Treas. HP OLLWERT, Pres. 1kIS aia IRISH mhSE We GEO. WIN woxsma srsrar Eri Spa ois oe Ba 18 use of Cocaine, at office 2 ee = MABON, Dentist, 1201 Pennsylvania ave. nw. Gad Next Week—MODJESKA. aplz_|#ivenalio. a {sitar ouaNp opexa novse. TO THE PUBLIC. (AbBACoHs ouasn ovena HOUSE BS 28, ee CE A WEEK WITH SHAKESPEARE Columbia should be ‘Commenct MONDAY, APRIL 16. MATINEE SATURDAY ONLY. MODJESKA, MODJESRA: MODJESKAL MODJESKA, MODJESEAL ‘And her Own Company. accompanied by ‘Ma ELEN PLYMPTON. Monday Evening.... MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. ‘Tuesday, kVeuibe .-....-. MEASURE FOR MEASURE Wednesday, Event NAS YOU LIKE IT. Ne Natl 2 poss EVERY EVENING AT 8:15. LADIES AND CHILDREN'S MATINEE SATURDAY AT 2 P.M 25, 50, and 75 Cents, EELLAR In His New Entertainment, ORIENTAL OCCULTISM AGrand, Wierd and Wonderful Exhibition, which almost human belief, introducing NANA SAHIB, Next Week Rice’ Operatic: Burlesaae— e2 trims THE Cons” avid NEW “aTionay raat APEIL 16TH WEEK. RICE’S $20,000 OPERATIC BURLESQUE, THE xce 00 RRR, aA i RRR Fe se Ee 4 it Ee to SP EB at ML ER: ‘Direct from a run of 175 nights im New York. Sixty- Sve artiste. ‘Two carloads magnificent seenery. ‘Seats now on sale. apll-4t [HE LADIES OF THE CENTRAL MP. CHURCH will give au Entertainment st the Church of Our Father, 13th apd L ste a PgiDAY EVENING, 13TH INST. ‘The beaut Bryson Allegory, which atéracted so uch Avurabio commenta short Hime agg. wilt bere peated by the sane talented ladies, the “Misses. Fran- Pont, Parscus and Whitew.de. aplLse JOCKEY CLUB Races. THE SPRING RACES or Tar NATIONAL JOCKEY CLUB WILL Brom ox THURSDAY, APRIL 26, AND CONTINUE UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 4 FIVE RACES EACH DAY! HURDLE RACES AND STEEPLECHASES! Perfect order will, as has been customary, be pre- served. Characteriess persons will not be adinitted to the grounds or stand WIRST BACE AT 3 O'CLOCK EACH DaY. F. B. McGUIRE, President, H. D. MoINTYRE, Secretary. MEMBERS’ BADGES now ready at the Office of the ‘Club, 10th st and Pennsylvania ave. ‘These badges can be obtained of the Treasurer, Mr. P. 4. CHBISTMAN, and are delivared only to persons regularly elected by ballot. ‘The attention of former members not in good stand- ing af last annual meeting i called to this matter. LL ALOMSI OF THE UNIVERSITY OF Vik. A pibls rendent or aujourning in the District of Co- itubia age cordial y invited to-sttend the ineetag to beheld /RIDAY, APRIL 13, 1868, at 7 clock, af the rondence of Wil D. CABELL,’ bea. 1407 a Wwenue, for the purpose of organizing an associa. ‘of the Alummi of thie District. = M." Matthews” E. T. Fristec. Linden Kent, Wee Garnett Leah Kotinaon. Kc Fox, Mar: McDonald. a. &. Mouturue, FT’ Rewck, dhe St rooke Jae. B-Moore, Wa. D. Cabell. api0-gte ARKIS BLJOU THEATER ‘2—— PERFORMANCES DAILY 2 Week commencing MONDAY. APRIL 9 The Greet Roaiaatie Actor. 4.4 Superb Dramatic Ccmpany in the beautiful sade pany in OPRealistic Western fay] entitled “EAGLES NEST" By Arden Smith aod Fwin Arden, Sou peter peers Next Wook “wiEN SODWI EXCURS PICNICS, &e. FF!" FANK-SHAD EXCURSION OF THE SEASON TO MARSHALL HALL, SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 1888, STEAMER W. W. CORCORAN. Capt L. 1. BLAKE gp Raasier leaves her wharf at 11 & m. Returning at nm THE FARE, ROUND-TRIP, 50 CENTS. Bal of Fare—-PLANK-SHAD AND CLAM-CHOWDER, apls-2t DINNER, 75 CENTS. BOARDING. ber week. 228 Masa. sve. nw. fe Dread can Le supplied at above pumber. 1. single or ew suite. ‘THE WEBST! . ‘O13 1th at. CARDING LARGE PLEASANT, WELL-FUR- usted Booms, with board, at THE AUBURN, ans} Hvanie ave. cr nw mbt SS ee "Tovnsr Pussxex Sarera Opewed thi on ATCERE EGER gps tae of the Intent W. 8. TEEL, _885 PENNSLVANIA AVENUR. poe Swat 1208-1116 ¥ . SOCIETY, 910 F u.w. Telephone call, 947 prompsiy reported to HUMANE if 7-4. mb6-3 Israxts: Wees Wire Us. We have certainly made preparations to supply the little ones Wecan give them an entire outfit from Headgear to Bootees, “just the cutest things you ever saw,” and such a variety. Well, mothers, it will do your heart good to see the many pretty Iittle articles “for the Baby, The styles are very odd, the prices much lower than ever before, and what comfort to shop with us. Our Infants’ Departinent is kept separate from all other departments, and before we forget, any article you buy from us for the baby must wear all right, elee ‘we will give the required satisfaction. ‘Bring the babies with you; we like babies, INFANTS’ MULL Caps. Our 49. ruching around the face and ties. We Gkec. CAP is an all-over embroidered Lewest style, with three ‘front, in all sizes. round shai Sizes to fit children up to four years. ‘A very pretty Cap ie made has the tucked crown, and INFANTS’ SHORT COATS. pieces; has CAP is made of fine shirred mull and has a have these Cap, made fall style, which we have in both Normandy and pe. is inade of fine mull and embroidery in good quality mull and on the top with @ Infants’ Striped and Check Flannel COATS in the bard S575: real val «real Ya ‘A ctylish little. Coat ported collar back Shealdees infanter sig 1 and trimmed coat and looks fine. Gretchen style, nicely lined, for is made Gretchen style, has a front and epaulettes on the with braid, for $5.68; a very Check CUAT, made very stylish. has the ilk, ined with ty sateen, for $6.45; worth s ten-dollar pad sleeves. and trimined with Surat fhe best quai Infants’ Short Cream COAT, mado of all. -wool cash~ mere and has puff sleeves, made in the Gretchen style, Susshed round the waist with cord and tassel, for INFANTS’ LONG COATS. Infants’ LONG COATS, made of all-wool cashmere, collar, $2.98. with an embroidered ‘A better quality COAT, uiade Mother Hubbard style, ‘embroidered around botiom, neck. and sleeves. 83.08. ‘A still nicer COAT is made of all-wool bro\dered around the bottom and made M goods. em: jother Hub- bard stole, trimmed at the neck and sleeves, $4.08, Infants’ LONG COAT, with hand-work embroid half yard deep around bottom, and long embroide! Cape: aniabed at the neck ‘and sizeves with aibben: for 39.95, ‘Beautiful little COATS up to $25, INFANTS’ SLIPS. Infants’ LONG SLIPS, inserting. full length, for 59% LIP witha tach ‘and sleeves, for Infants’ LONG SLi Ps, wit broidery, and trim.ned around Infants’ SLIPS, made in the Gretehe finest Nainscok, with ribbon around nec! with yoke made of tucks and the entire yoke of em- the bottom, for 81.08. trimmed around with tucks and cat stitching, for 31.98. Infants’ very fine flouncing, yoke and sleeves imade of em! Anished with ribbon, $6.98. INFANTS’ LONG SKIRTS. Infante’ Cambric SKIRT, made with around the bottom, for 4c, ROBES, made of embroidered ibroidery and five tucks Infants’ Long Caiubric SKIRT, trimmed with double row of tucks and inserting. for Gc. Infants’ Hemstitehed SKIMTS, made of Linen, full length and width, for $2.98. INFANTS’ BACQUES, A Hand-msde Worsted SACQUE, mado of ity wool, in plain white and wits SACUUE. ‘a pret Infante Begeeme with silk, im all 1.37. §2" Infants’ BOOTEES from 25c. up. G. T. Kus TAILOR, 414 Oth street, fine India ‘g00d qual- wed borders for Abe. tuad of better quality zephyr, double stitch. in all sizes and colors, G8e. SACQUE, bound with ribbon, has sizes and colors, OcreDoon Srorra, LAWN TENNIS, GROQUET, ‘Stock complete, prices low, at mb12 Boscaztus BEST FLOUR, Gpecial Quality.) Put up in Jem Jon and barrele, 1325 F street _SPECIAL NOTICES. fare meres EOS ING. Tickets and Feuneylvania venue, See amusement colums, Yertinementa, Bering res eb, corner ‘Congreatioual chi si and Teta ne. under the auspices of the Good Tem- Diare “Good speakers will attend, und a varied prorat Of attractive exercises presented: o>, THE ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST AID Soc ety, organized April. 10th, 1851, at St. Dominic's chureh. is the only organization proper] gnloying that namie. Tt continues ita, meetings at 3 Dominic's Hall. and nas no afiliation with any otber onanization claiming the samme name. Itis the only society of that name recognised by the aaid church. Waiter Jones, Virginia Clark, Mary Young, com- mittee ie <e=>, NOTICE—THE LADIES AID SOCIETY thank ail who contributed to the success of the sup tervitueof sien for pect tua SOO for toneine Thee Mervin of prsinn for secttt jor, Profit of the entertainment amounted t0 8536.70. 1 @= WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANC! ee re eration at Prohibition’ Hall, corner 4% strana Penne aver THIS EVENING)’ FRIDAY, “April 13, 7°30 Dm: Veryone iuterested in Gospel ‘Temperance Work is SRBeIIS eauewted to! bo present hmm rods, of W. Kansas, will speak. , W. CLARI a 2 Supt, Evangelistic Work. 25 SHARES NATIONAL TYPOGRAPHIO se eae FRANK H. PELOUZ) apl3-2t __1426 F street, Kelloge Building. => YALE STEAM LAUNDRY, 522 10TH ST. nwt neat F- Collate, es Cutie ev: Shires, 0c: "Ladies" Cape Collars, 2c." First-class in every particular. FRANK H. WALKER & CO..Prop’s.a13-3mn Se> VE Wave ReMoven oun orice FROM 613 FIFTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST 0 1337 F STREET NORTHWEST, and the same will be under the sole management of Mk. L. B. KER, 3 formerly of Independent Ice Cor , who will con- finue the formation of DIAMONDand WATCH CLUBS at #1 per week. Asking for a continuance of the Patronage so k.ndly bestowed on us heretofore, We ANCE MEETING THIS EVER. e remain ‘BU’ PARKER, yours, ete,, ‘TOR & ips pti Philadelp! 1337 F st. n.w.. 17 W, 4th st. Washington, D. ©. jew York. _ap12-3t* ICE! 1c ICE! > call and'leave your orders for ice at D. ELLI»’ Grocery Store, corner of and A ste Branch of the Great Falls lee Go. elepbune ca with Main office. Telephone Cail aD <= DESIRABLE OFFIC! at 1225 Ps. ave. at low rent. Suitable for artis s, architects, dranwhtsmen, com- mission brokers, aud claim agents: large rooms: steam heat: extra lange plate-glass windows, and all modern conveniences. Call and see the rooms. BRADBURY NO WARERUOMS, 12: a. av ot a A CARD TO THE PUBLI ‘Having resumed business at my old stand, corner of 7th aud F sts. mw., with » new and fresh Stock of every kind of goods pertaining to first-class drug store, 1 desire to express my thaaks to friends and the public for past favors, and Tespectiully solicit a@coutinuance of their patronage. ‘Special attention given to Physicians’ Prescriptions. © A. PRENTISS, Drugxist, apl2-6t Corner 7th and F sta. n.w. => ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. a e $1,000. April 7, 1888. Received from the Washington Beneficial’ Eudow- ment Association the sum of one thousaud dollars, ing payinent in full for insurance which became dué me in consequence of the death of my lute wite, ALLS KG. Freeman. FKANK LFREEMA! 1758 N at. aw, cae April 7, 1888. $4,000. ceived from the W: peeras.ae fe ms VESSELS M. W. Fowler. CHAKLES H. FOW! 616 9th st. n.w. . April 7, 1888. Hecetved from the Washington Benetcial’ Zudow- ment Amociation the etm of one thousand dolar, icin pepaaent in fui tor insurance which became d me i consequenee of the my Berard Overman. ” ELIZABETH ove RMAN, FM at. Bw. Beneficial’ Endow- $1,000. $2,000. 12, Received from, the, Washington 3 Beata’ mr of ahi pads rare bei tin full for i Deine payment in ful} for ins tar 1455 Corcoran st. Thomas Duke, — 82,000. April 11, 1888. Keceived from the Washi Beneficial’ Endow- ment Association, the sum of two thousand dollara,_be- ing payment in fall for insurance which oecame di ine in consequence of the death of m; hus} William O'Neal. IRSIED, ONE. 2109 H st nw. Oyer half a million dollars have been paid to the ben- eficiaries of deceased certificate holders di the Past cleven years, the majority of whom have Well-known residents of Washington. Life insurance at actual cost. Send for circulars. Ady gtgshington Beneficial Endowment Association, - h. %., Washington, D. C. ‘NOBLE D. LARNER, Prosident. LAWRENCE GARDNEL, Becretary. ap _FRANK S. PARKS, Asst. Secretary." apl2-t_ <e=>, JUST RECEIVED. NEW MAPLE SYRUP PS and Sugar. JOHN H MAGRUDER, SES 1417 New York ave. A CARD.—WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, | Be ncto te dy, Apel 11, formed a Co: partacr: ship to carry on the Baking business at 400 Uti st. 6 «., known aé the bakery of Geo. udgon. We hope to Féceive the ‘of our frien fore, Ti frm name will be GEO. HUDSON CO. Very respectfully, i _apll-ste Wd TO WHOM IT MAY C If the person holding season ticket No. | 4.202, of the ‘Inte Graad Army Fair and Bazaar, 10 Bitch was awarded the Horse, Bugsy and Harness on the 4th inst. does not present the ticket within one week and claim the property it will be sold at public ction, By onder “apll-3t EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. a <a FIXTURES, CHANDELIERS. HALL LIGHTS, ‘Most Improved teen GAS COOKING RANGES AND GAS STOVES. GAKDEN HOE.” ks, HOSE REELS, 531 15t st.. Corcoran Building. MULLER, SPECIALIST Eye, Ear and Throat. has removed to 828. 3th st. nw. Office hours from 9 to 12 a.1m., and from Zito dnd 6to7 ‘api-we ma, GAS STOVES, GAS RANGES. \WN-VASES, SETTEES AND CHAIRS. GARDEN HOSE, SPRINKLERS AND REELS, 8, 8. SHEDD & BRO., 432 Oth st. n. w. ‘BUFFALO LITHIA WATER, NATURE'S GREAT REMEDY FOR BRIGHTS DISEASE OF THE KIDNEYS, URIC ACID DIATHESIS, GOUT, RHEUMATIC GOUT, RHEUMATIsM, STONE IN THE BLADDER AND RENAL CALCULL W. 8, THOMPSON, Pharmacist, _ 3916-21 703 15th et <g> FIRST-CLASS WORE ONLY. =_ SIEBEL & O' pT _9p2-chm New York ave. NATIONAL CORN ‘cure: Warts, Cail where in the Uni orcash. CRISW. 10th at, REMOVER WILL Jouses. &c. Sent any. ten om receipe of le, in stam [cor 11th aud F. os eae Bae ee een arly to an ip have, broken in for hot weather. Socall on P. T. HALL, 908 F st. now. 216-3m_ —. 500 SLATE AND MARBLE ‘In order to reduce my lange stock SLATE AND MARBLE MANTELS Twill sell at very much reduced sixty days. Thos» cont for the next shapes Roath fhe art 25 percent, by bi from ame, and 1 will store the Po MANNING, Manutsctorer, “i320 Ponnasivania ave. nw: : VED BY BUYING YOUR Ke Seas G0. 521 7th st, mauutacturers of ts and ents and Strings. Fine new Fisnos from MANTELS.— of Musical Merchandise, Sheet Muse. etc, Better ater ra York Mcheneine 3 ve ow specialty. eli-Sm se CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION, EQUITABLE “EQUITABLE BUILDING,” 1003 F ST. ‘ASSETS—@860,951.84 jedneeday ia euch mogtn ine otice Fill" be spon trees pi on ‘Will be made promptly ‘Sul ic in the 14th. Sel Se ae THOMAS SOMERVILLE, Pres't, JO, JOY EDSON, Sec'y. mbS << OF THE he J Holding a District Court of the United States, Washington News and Gossip. Bostwen CANcEs—2d page Crry Irkms—6th pase. Couwtar Boanp—2d page. Gourrny Ruat Earate—2d page Dratus—dth rage, DentTistrr—4th pags, Dry Goops—3d paye, EDpvcaTIoNaL—4th page, Faux Sorriies—4 page, Frvanctat—4tb page. Fon Rext (Flats)—2d page. Fou [ext (Hooms)—2d page For Rent (Houses)—6th para, Fon Rexr (Stores)—2d pare. For Rew (Offices)—2d page. For Rent (Miscellancous)—24 page, For Sace (Houses)—6th page. For Save (Lots)—6th page. For 3aL& ( Miscellancous)—6th page HOvSsRYURNISHINGs—4th page Lapirs' Goops—4th page. Local. Miwr10N—6th pata, Lost axp Founp—2d page, MARRIAGES—5th page. Moxzy 70 Loax_20 page MEDICAL—4th page. OckaN STEAMERS—3d pace. Potomac Riven BoaTs—3d page, Puxos aNd Onoawe—4th pages Pensoxat—2d page. PRovEsston al ith page, Puorosate-Sa paces RatLnoaps—3d page, SPERcIALTIES—4th page. SPECIAL NoTICES—Lst page. Supvanax Paorenrr—Oth page SuMMER Resorts—4th page, ‘Tae Tranes—ath page. UNpERTaKERS—4th page Waxrep (Hoard)—2d pags Wanren (Help)—2d page, ‘Waxtep (Situations;—24 page. Wantep (Rooms)—24 page. Wanrep (Houses)—2d page. Wantep (Stores)—2d page. ‘WANTED (Miscellaneous). Pages 3 anp 4 oP To-Dav's Stan CONTAIN: OUF Public school, The coming emancipation parade, ‘Mr. Conkling holding hisowe, Maryland republi- can clubs organize a league, Letters from Pow- derly, Parnell arraigns Balfour, Telegraphic dis- patclies, &c. Govenxuext Receipts To-Day—Internal reve- ue, $331,900; customs, $528,376. ‘Tur Bonn oF MaNacuns of the Manhattan Club, of New York, have decided to give the President a Teception in Jun . POSTMASTERS APPOINTED.—Michael S, Zimmer- inan has been appointed postmaster at Ernstville, Washington County, M¢., and John I. Jamison at Urbana, Frederick County, Md.; Henry B.Sweeney, at Lyndhurst, Augusta County, Va, ‘Mutvany AcapEMy Caper APPorNTeD.—Geo. Har- Tison, Jersey City, has been appointed a cadet at the Military Academy, with Wm. F. McDonald, of Jersey City, as alternate. Wm. Chamberlaine, of Norfolk, Va., has been appointed as an alternate for that district. MARINE ORDERS.—First Lieut. Richard Wallach, detached on the 28th inst., from the Marine Bar- racks, Brooklyn, and ordered to Newport, R. L, for instruction at the tory Station. Second tote Uorpedo station, Newport, for instruction. ‘Tue Presipent Has Arruove the act for the Fellef of L.A. Morris; and the acta granting peu; sions to Win. C. Wait, Abbie S. Hutchinson and Delia U. Peck. Gavesn Arroinrep.—Jno. M. Lynch has been appointed gauger at Sioux City, Iowa, AMONG THE PRRSIDENT'S CALLERS To-DAY Were Senators Blodgett, Cullom, Ransom and McPher- son, Representatives Henderson (N. C.), Wilkinson (La.), Ford (Mich.), Blanchard, Allen (Mass), Sow- den, with Miss Annie McKeen and Miss A. Kenly (Pa.), and Whitthorne, and Mr. Emile M. Blum, U. 8. delegate to the Spanish International Exposi- on at Barcelona, ARMY ORDERS.—Capt. Thos. F. Toby, 14th in- fantry, ordered to appear before the army retiring board, Gen. Holabird president, convened in this city, for examination by the board. Capt. Jno. R. Myrick, 3d artillery; Capt. Geo, F, Towle, 19th in- fantry, and First Lieut. Luther R. Hare,'7th cav- alry, ordered to rejoin Uheir regiments, ‘Ordnance Sergeant Beraard Daly, retired. DEATH OF GEN. WISEWELL.—Gen, N. M. Wise- ‘well, who was military governor of the District of Columbia under President Lincoln’s administra- Uon, died at his residence, 33 West 24th street, ‘New York, early Thursday morning. Gen. Wisewell Was in the uctive service previous to his appoint. mentto the military governorship, and was several ‘Umes severely wounded. He was an eminent civil engine>r, built several railroads, and was actively interested in many notable public works. He was the inventor of ol arine and obtained the first patents for it. AN ARMY EXAMINING BOARD.—A board of engl- heer officers of the Army, consisting of Col, Thos, L. Casey, Col, Henry 1. Abbot and” Lieut,-CoL Cyrus B. Comstock, has been ordered to meet. in New York for the examination for promotion of E. LB. Davis, First Lieut, Geo. McC. Derby, and Second Lieut, Wm. L. Sibert, engineor corps. Carr. Leach axp Ligvr. Lusx.—The following order was issued from the War Department this morning: “So much of h 2, special orders il 9, 1888, from U1 EP at reloves Capt. Smith 8. Leach, corps of engineers, from his Present duties, 1s moditied so as to take effect Sy a EG nee e Under sald orders Ke ‘Tux U.8, 8. Ponrsmoura arrived at St, Kitts ‘this morning. Arrextion InvEstoxs.—For a few days only, the great Plausible Life Insurance Company, through its duly accredited envoy extraordinary and min- ister plenipotentiary, Gullelmus Serialplay, will inflooence Dy thelr prominence and capttat ropate the recent yy their nce recent inroads upon its surplus made by the pa thizing New York Insurance nt. Do not Departmer “wait for the wagon,” but hasten to “climb into the ark,” as delays are doubly dangerous in those Whose Capital is desired to supplement the assets Gompany, whose envoy is now Living, moving, aud , Whose envoy ing, having ns being in Washington and’ Baltiase for a few days only, FALSELY PEESONATED 4 GOVERNMENT OFFICER, ‘The Commissioner of Pensions has been advised, d; that Jno, It, Logan, colored, who was Under trial in United ‘States Court, ‘Topeka, Kans, for falsely personating a Government officer, has piead “guilty,” and was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, 1m] Mr, MARSHALL HENRY CUSHING, Of Boston, who ‘has served thus far this session as private secre- to Representative Henry Cabot Lodge, goes to New York to join the staff of the Pre Eerie’ penny postion paper de boil a8 @ political ‘writer. years on the staff of the Boston Globe before coming here, Mr. SENS eee Gade seals cs ‘Springtlela Republican. PERsoNal.—Mr. Simon Wolf, who has been con- ‘fined to his bed since Saturday last, 1s still unable to go out.——Thomas McCarty, of Syracuse, N. ¥., and Alex. T. Mason and Jas Oliver of New York are “at the um FF el F j ) : i i Ha Hy it F tH if i A t fe E i H tf ig i E 4 f i Ef fE ii ” ee AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY. ONLY THE HOUSE IN SESSION. Various Matters Disposed Of. Houre of Representatives. 4 PRAYER FOR MR. CONKLING. In his opening prayer this morning the chaplain said: “Ob, God! We offer ‘unto Thee our devout and fervent prayers in behalf of the eminent citt- zen, once conspicuous as a member of this House, ‘then asa Senator, and since as a lawyer in the chtef courts of justice in the country, who now les smitten by a fell di trembling on the verge of two worlds. As our breath ts in Thy hands, we pray Theo to grant him perfect peace of mind, and (o his body overtaxed and his brain overwrought the solace of perfect and refresh sleep, Inspire his doctors with wisdom an sound discretion, and may their remedies fit the case and, under Thy blessing, ob, God! speedily resiore the sufferer to perféct soundness and health of body and of mind; and may his soul be moved under ‘Thy benediciion for Thy great deliv- erance to dedicate she rematnder of his days to ‘Thee, to whom his, ours, and all men’s services are reverently due, READING THE BIG JOURNAL ‘The clerk then proceeded to read the Journal of the legislative day of Wednesday, April 4. The Journai consists of 90 manuscript pages, exclusive 0f 71 roll-calls, Mr. Dockery’ (Mo.) asked unanimous consent to (sponse with the Teading of the, journal, Dut Mr. E. B. Taylor and Mr. Grosvenor taterposed objec- Uon. ‘They did not, however, demand the reading Of the roll-calls in full, as such reading would oc- ‘cupy two or three days. ‘ne clerk then proceeded to read the skeleton outline of the journal, ‘The reading consumed exactly one hour. A large number of executive documents which had gocumulated upon the Speaker's table during ‘the deadlock were laid before the House and ap- Propriately referred. ‘On motion of Mr. Crisp (Ga.) Senate amendments pycre concurred in to the Dill authorizing, the con- ion o' ige across the Tennessee River at Chattanooga, Teun, THE, P. 0. APPROPRIATION BILL. Mr. Blount (Ga.), from the committee on post- offices and post roads, reported the post-ofiice ap- Propriation bill, and it was referred to the com- mittee of the whole, BUILDING FOR THE USE OF THE SIGNAL OFFICE, ‘On motion of Mr. Dibble (S. C.) Senate Dill was Passed appropriating a sum sufficient to carry into effect the provisions of the act providing for the Purehase of a building in Washington for the use Or the Signal omtice. © INDIAN APPAIRS, ‘Mr. Peel (Ark.) presented the conference report on the bill to ratty an agreement with the Gros Ventrea, Piegan, Blood, Blackfeet, and River Creek Indians in Montano, and it was agreed to. Also conference report upon the bil dividing the Great Sloux reservation into smaller separate reserva- tons, AFFECTED BY THE DEAD-LOCK, Order of Business in the Honse. BILIS WHICH HAVE NEEN SET BACK —PROBABILITY THAT THR TARIFF AND APPROPRIATION BILLS WILL CONSUME MOST OF THE REMAINDER OF THE SESSION. ‘The grief over the probable failure of many measures on the House calendar, on account of the Ume lost in filfbustering, 18 not unmingied with Satistaction. A number of special orders, of course, lost thetr day, but this is not all, There are many measures on the calendar not provided for that have been cut out of what was otherwise a good chance of getting a special assignment. Many members think that, as a matter of politics, 1t 18 Just as well that too many bills should not pass uring the session just before a presidential s6—- Sion, These men are just as well satisfied with things as they are, and will be content that there Should be a free debate on the tarif, with an occa ion: Ve 0} (or ropria- tion bul to go through HY fF an APPR BILLS WHICH HAVE LOST THEIR PLACES. Various measures from the commerce committee that were to bave had a chance for consideration on Thursday and Saturday of last week are now thrown back in the dark. night sessions of ‘Tuesday and Titursday (34 and bth) were assigned the military committee. " One of these nights only they got, and 1t will probably be sometime before they get’another. The Pacific Rallroad commit- tee should have ‘had last Monday night and Tues. day for the consideration of the Outhwaite bill, Dut this time has all gone by, and there 13 no cer: tainty that they will get another chance at the Dill this session, Mr. Springer's cominitt~e ex- pected to have Oklatoma and the omnibus terri- tory Dill up this week. ‘They still have nopes for the future, ‘The swamp-land blll 1s gone. The committee on foreign affairs hoped to pass the Dill for the 1892 celebration at Washington. ‘They may not get another chance this session, ASSIGNMENTS, ‘The committee on labor nas the 1sth of April and the 16th of May assigned for their measures. May 101s assigned to the committee on agricul- ture, May 15, and June 19 and 26, immediatly after the reading of the Journal, are set apart for the consideration of ills reported from the com. inittee on public buildings f iodraate® in such order as the commitiee may designate.” Itis pro- ded, however, that uoue ofthe foregoing asclgn- began ‘days shall pind with ae mn of revenue or general ap) ion ills, Du the order assigning a day to the comuntttee oh age riculwure shall be a continuing one until wo days have been occupied in the consideration of bills re- ported by it, and on any of tho days heretotore designated,’ immediately after the reading of the journal, a motion shall be in order that the House Tesolve itself into committee of the Wiuole on the ‘state of the Union for the consideration of revenue or general appropriation bills, ‘THE APPROPRIATION BILLS. ~ ‘The committee on appropriations thought tocall ‘upthe pension appropriation bill today or to- morrow, but Mr. Foran, whois in charge of the Dill, Was called out of the city suddenly last even- appropriation bill. stands next in line from that committee, The tive bill 4s now ready to report. It is ‘that an ar- Fangomieat taay ve wade for a long debate of the : slit Pans ae tants a it appropriations bulls tro ‘the committees go ““pheindlan committee want to get up thelr propriation to-day and tomorrom, “? ist THE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS, Meeting of the Senate Committee, CODIFICATION OF THE DISTRICT Laws, ‘The Senate District committee, at their regular meeting to-day, took up House Dill 8309 to pro- ‘vide for a compilation of the laws of the District of Columbia, It was debated at considerable length, and the conclusion reached that compila- tion would not meet the wants and purposes of the District. The chairman was authorized to appoint ® subcommittee, who shall prepare a substitute for the House bill that will provide for a codifica- ton of the District laws, Mr. Harris and Mr. ner were ited the sul ‘The Semone eae ment of one competent Perform te sf i E versely the bill to reduce the certain property belonging to Gilbert Veronica Ulke, Julla F. Laskey, and F.@. does, ‘They claimed that the assessment was than the cost of the houses. | i iff il if tel i REE i i 8 H F | voted against the ition tn committee to make the order especially tor that bil, TRE FREE-SHIP AND NAVIGATION BOUNTY BILLA. ‘The House committee on merchant marine and Asheries has been for some time equally divided ‘on both the Dunn free-ship bill and the Cumming’s Ravigaticn bounty Dill xo cing presei Any meetings At the meeting morning, in the absence of one ired republi- G3 Meniber (Mr. Ciark), the committee, by & vote Of 5 to 4, authorized an adverse report on the Cum- ™ming’s Dill providing for the payment of a bounty of 30 cents per registered ton for each 1,000 miles Sailed to all vessels Dullt ad owned wholty in Ube United States engaged in the foreign trade, and authorized a favorable report on the Dunn bill making 1t lawful for citizens of the United States to buy vessels built in whole or in Part in any foreign country, import them free of luty or other charges, and’ have them registered 8 Vessels Of the United States, and to be entitled to all the rights and subject only vo the same regu. Jauions as vessels bullt, wholly within the United States, It provides turther that all or any part of the materials necessary for the construction and equipinent of vessels to be built and furnished in ‘the United States aiter January 1, 1889, may be imported in bond, and upon proof that such ma- Lerlals have been'used for such purpose no duties Shall be coliecteed or paid thereon. STANDARD OIL TRUST INVESTIGATION. Mr. LE. Dean, an oil-proiucer of Toledo, Ohio, Dut not connected with any trust or combination, was examined by the House committee on manu- factures to-day. He testified concerning the gen- eral conduct of’ the business of producing oll, and Said that the effect of the existence of trusts and other combinacions Was to Teduce seriousiy the wages of the laborer, amd Lo destroy the capl+ tal of producers of vil. ORDER OF BUSINESS IN THE SENATE. The republican caucus committee of the Senate held a meeting to-day and discussed the condition of legislation before the Senate, It did not formu- late any “order of ustness,” however, and ad- Journed to meet again Tuesday morning. Mean- While the Dakota Dill and the animalindustry bill Will hold thelr present rights, NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED. The Senate has confirmed the following nomina- tions: J. L. Logan, of New York, to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Idaho; Thomas McCunniff, Indian agent of Southern Utes, Color- ado; Enos Gheen, indian agent of Sacs and Foxes, lowa; J. B. Laue, Indian agent at the siletz agency, Oregon; J. Schenkelberger, pension agent at Syracuse, N.’ ¥.; J. E. Pardes, register of tne Land OMtice’at Susanvilie, Cal; H. H. Dickman, register of the Land Ofice at Crookston, Minn. J. H. Woodworth, register of the Land Oiice at Kenosha, Wis., Postinasters: W. F. Jones, at Eaton, Ohio; 5.’ W. Coffman, Watsonville, Cal; J. H. Andrick, McGregor, Iowa; C, W. Richardson, Somerset, Ky.; J.C. Frost, Anoka, Minn.; B. J. Morrow, Neosho, Mo; Thos. F. Meagher, W.T.; henry Pope, H. Bronson, Clinton, X, chanicsville, N. ¥. Mr, Godkin, of the New York Hvening Post, has sent a letter to Senator Hale, reaffirming the charges he recently made against Aseistant Sec- retary Maynard, of interference in the custom. house Management to accomplish political ends, and bas followed up the letter by a dispatch offer- an Lo produce the witnesses, = After speeches in the Senate yesterday by Mr. Tarple, in opposition to, and Mr. Cullom, in favor Of, the bil for admission of Dakota, reported by ‘the majority of the committee, the Senate went into executive session, and when the doors were Teopened adjourned Monday, Pension Building Not Large Enough. NO ROOM FOR THE OTHER BUREAUS OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT. ‘The report of the commission that recently in- spected the Pension Butlding 1s now before Secre- tary Vilas, The object of the commission was to ascertain whether the bureaus of the Interior De- Partment, required by law to be removed to the Pension Building by December next, could be ac- ‘the Railruad Office, and the Bureau. The cobainson wee of the heads of the Bie Sitar aS wlan aes . They that the employes of the Pension” Bureau numbered over 1,400, and that Owing to the additional penston legislation there had not been that decrease in the numbers of the clerical force that was expected. It was found that 1t would be impossible to find tor the Land mice and its records in the Dutlding, and that while some of the other bureaus might be transferred there, yet it was claimed that the work of the Pension Oifice would be embar- Tassed by over-crowdihg the building. it 1s not Kuown What action Secretary Vilas Will take in Uhe conclusions of this report, but tt 1s thougnt. highly probable that ‘will be asked to modify the present law so that it will not be neces sary to remove all the bureaus named to the Pen- sion Building. All those bureaus, with the excep- Uon of the Genera! Land OMtice, now occupy rented quarters outside of the Interior Deparuent Butld- ig, $0 that heir removal will afford no relief to Ux: Patent Oflice, which for years has Of the lack of room for the working force. Society Notes, ‘The Postmaster-General and Mrs. Dickinson gave a large dimner party of elghieen covers last even- ing in honor of some Michigan friends in the city. ‘The table was decorated with three bowls of hait= biown Marechal Nell roses in thelr green leaves, One in the middle and one at each end of the lor tabie.. ‘The cloth was strewn with long-semmed Toses and the yellow tapersin the candelabra were capped with paper artitictal roses. Mrs. Dickinson received her guests in a handsome dress of white Striped moire and velvet alternate. ‘The pointed ‘was edged with point lace and pearl dent passementerie, and the sleeves were lace, ‘The guests were Mr.’Win. E. Quimby, editor of the Detroit #ree Press; Senator and Mri Paimer, Dr. and Mrs, Hazletine, of Grand Rapids; Judge'and Mrs. A. Leo Knott, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Preston Sands, MF. and Mri Kalph Cross Jobuson, Gen. Augur, Prof, Wells, Mrs. Olmstead, of Detroit; Stes Viias and Mise Mullan. Secretary Bayard gave 2 dinner of eight covers to gentlemen last evening. Senator and Mrs. J. P. Jones entertained Mra, Rathen Applecon, of Boston, at dinner last even- ‘Mrs, Senator Hiscock was at home to callers in- formally yesterday in her private in the Summeruouse portion of the Mrs. Hiscock expects to return to her home in Syracuse before the summer season sets in. ‘Mrs, Palmer received callers yesterday in an in- lemonade and cake in the dining room. Keepatedir ts Bed. tbe. ald Of Miss Myrtie and Jones and Miss Wynkoop, of New York, Mrs. Joues! genial 5 tea table has become one of The social institutions of Thursday afternoon. Telegrams to The Star. ———— MR.CONKLING A LITTLE BETTER Attacks on Goschen’s Financial Plan. EXECUTION OF HAPPY BOB VAN BRUNT Dangerous Race Between Locomotives. ee STILL ON THE MEND, jing’s Chances ef Recovery row Better aud Better. New York, Aprii 13.—Dr. Anderton left the house at 7:30 o'clock and returned soon after 8 o'clock. ‘When asked what the condition of Mr. Conkling ‘Was this morning he sald: “Mr. Conkling rested Well all night and slept quite as well as the night Previous, He only awoke when called to take his medicine.” At @ quarter-past 8 Mrs. Conkling came down stairs, There was a marked change for the better in her appearance. The faithful Wife had also enjoyed a good second night's rest. ‘Mrs. Conkling spoke hopefully about her husband. ‘The doctors, she sald, had spoken to her in the most encouraging manner with regard to Mr. ‘Conkling’s condition, THR FAVORABLE SYMPTOMS INCREARING. The favorable symptoms in Uhe patient's condi- tion continued to increase during Une early morn- ing. Conkling’s sleep Was said Lo be of that kind Which would be likely to recuperate to some ex- tent at least the terrible waste of the disease 1 the last two weeks. No very definite hopes for Lis recovery are, however, expressed, nor have such hopes been edvanced at any time by the doctors. Dr. Anderton toid the reporters this morning that the patient no longer walks the room as he did two days Way that he formerly did. “He has now passed oUt of the first acute stages of the disease,” Said the doctor, “and he does not suffer the that he did at first. Lie took more nourishment ago. He gets up at intervals and moves around, but not in the samo nervous and excited | A RACE BETWEEN LovemorivEs, ie Exciting fmcidcmt Which Might | Have Had Disastrous Resulia, Caicaco, April 12—There was an exciting race between Lwo locowollves On Lhe Burlington tacit last evening, witch almost culminated im blood. Shed. Volleys of stones were thrown and a Shot was red ‘Dut bo one was very badly Bure ‘The troubie at the Chicago aud Alton crore, tng at Brightod Park, Burlington engive 88 wae ing a Lraip of freight cars {rom the stocky ards fo Western avenur, and cugine 308, of the St. Paul, was hauling 'a light train in the same direction. AU the crossing bath crews clattged tie Tight of way, and in something less than a Minute stones and plas were fying in all directions At last Switchman Benton, on the SQ” (rain, was struck tm the face with a iuap Of goal, He tinune, diately drew lals revoiwer and fired into the cab of {we St Paul engine, wh’ as slightly tn the lead. “Nobody Was ‘Sbot, but when the bullet Whistied by the Si. Paul cngineer he PUT ON FULL STRAM AND MADE FOR HOM. ‘The “Q” engineer tried to overtake the foe, but On account of the uy between re and Aitomcruming aud tne bridge be Lost considerabie ground. At last the crew, determined | not to be beaten, cut their engine loose from the train, and went thundering up the track. The race Was a mad one, and neither engine seemed 1 be gatuing ground, util the ridge was reached that polit the “Q" engine made a spirt, a Fan down the “I-into tie Western aveuue yards Some distance anead of its rival The “Q” mem Wished to bead the engine off at the Western ave nue Larget, and lave its crow arresied, Dut tbe target Was held against them, and the St. Paul engine disappeared up Ube track, going at Lue rate ot thirty mites an hour, In the tacanthine, the “Q” train, left alone on the grade near the bridge, STARTED TO KUN DOWN MILI, and as nobody was ou board it went Tight across ‘the Calcayo and Alton crossiug. Tue signals were against a train moving In Uhat @irection, but fortu~ Bately no Alton trains were Funning there at che nd It shot sately dowa the track for a few re blocks, stopping Maliy at a elreet croweing and Diocklig the way. An engine on Western Avenue was sent after (hie train, and it was take away within half an hour, At the strikers’ Vers, al 14th and Jefferson streets, indiguation expressed over Uie affair, and the men declared aug must have cut Ube train lowe eution of lecting it run down the track “wreck SomeUhing at the Chicago and Alvom crossing.” Detectives who have had an investigation into the reported concealtucnt of fatal accluents on Ube Burlingtou are satisfied (hat Uke reports were BOG —- A TALK WITH JUDGE COOLEY, Proposed Amendments to the Interstate Law_—Protecting Eastern Consumers. CuicaGo, April 1.—Chairman Cooley, of the Ine terstate Commerce Commission, 18 tn the city for Lhe purpose of obtatning additional teformation Tegurding alleged underbilling and fraudulent tn- Voicing of east-bound fraght. To a reporter Judg2 Cooley confirmed the ‘statement in te Washington dispgjches that the Commitsst ‘virtually come tothe conclusion that an ment to the interstate law Was necessary Vent such frauds in the future. These pra he said, were more hurtful to shippers and rails j roads than the grauting of rebates, drawbacks, &e., anit enadies dishonest shippers to secure. a advantage over the honest. But the Comission ‘Was pot quite certain from the evitence obtained that the shippers alone were responsible for the Uhe belief that the jes against railronds wrong, and they inclined law ougbt to provide pe: last night than on any previous night.” Tue | aswell as shippers for practicing such frauds, Patient bad not lost 60 pounds of Mesh. Me wever | and to secur: wore dertutte evid ‘much spare flesh but Was always avery mus-| point is What brought cular man, “He bas a great fund of strength left | even now, but the fact 1s Uaat his disease is not in c it was, ‘Mr. Conkling passed slept weil and his mind ts clearer this morning. ‘His pulse ts 74 and his temperature 90.” Mr. Conkling spoke to Dr. Barker and shook hands With him when he entered the room. The doctor gives tue chances of recovery now as one in six. — GOSCHEN’S FINANC . POLICY. The Attacks on it Increasing — Why | sai Bankers Favor Conversion, Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING Stan. Lowpox, April 13—The attacl on Goschen’s financial policy increase in severity. The proposed | hew taxes are strongly condemned by many on | his own side in politics, especially the taxes on locomotion. It now appears likely to incur con- siderable tl-will on the part of the large and im- Portant class who have been induced to accept the new reduced consols in exchange for three per | cents. Yesterday was the last day for assenting | to the proposed change, although a period of grace 4s allowed to holders or trustees who happen to be abroad. So far the holders of 450,000,000 sterling, have signified their assent. we done 80 the new stock fails Sue of (50, moment they {Wo par, and it is thought it will fali still further. ‘There ts much speculation how the stock induce they 100 pounds for converting; find a large mass of consolidated source to invest their surplus capital. Moreover, With @ reduction of interest on the government -debt they are able to reduce the tuterest on their | ‘customers’ deposits, One thing 1s certain: If, as Goschen alleges, less than 24 per cent is the ha- Uonal interest ‘om money at present, somebody must have made enormous proiits on ‘local loans. INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT, William Morris Thinks the Proposed Law Should be Retrospective. ‘Special Cable Dispatch to Tae Evextxe Stan. Loxpox, April 13.—Lewis Morris, author of the epic “Hades,” while rejoicing in the prospect of concessions to English authors fi respect to copy- right, asks why the proposed measure is not re- He estimates that Tennyson lost Unree-quarters of @ million dollars owing to the | non-existence of copyright, and asks why he and other authors who have already done their best ‘work should not begin to get a profit out of works - already published. Further, he pleads in favor of the alteration of the clause requiring simultaneous publication in England and America, He thinks an interval of a few weeks should be allowed. He admits it seems ungracious to look too narrowly at Une terms of tne settiemeat, but con- trospective. siders that such a settlement must be reciproc Gud" what America does for England Bagiand inust do for America, cury, ROW manager of the great publishing house oC CSaeel, Will be issued next month by Chapman & Hall. ‘Tues, Handy, the pepslar novelist, wil sven, lsh, through "Mac! two volumes ent “Wessex ‘Tales, Strange, Lively, and Commoa- place.” BBE ED “HAPPY BOB” VAN BRUNT HANGED. 1b ‘The Salvation Army Marderer Pays the Penalty of Hiv Crime. ‘Warsaw, N. Y., April 13—Robert Van Brunt was eanged in Warsaw jall yard this morning. ‘The crime for which “Happy Bob” Van Brunt was hanged was the murder of the half-brother of his ‘sweetheart, Eva Roy. “Happy Bob” was a promi- Dr. Barker tsaued the following | good night, He | ‘was kept up considerably above par before the conversion. SeStecen ae hor eebonereed ss strong motive stock a good re- tied. hought the establishment of welghi epection bureaus by the eastern ai | roads obviated to a great measure th plained of, but to secure permane: enactment’ of a provision to the la Subject Was necessary. Regardin export rates, Judge Cooley said that Uh lines or some Of them were not satisfied trunk th Che recent ruling of the Commission that the railroads could Bot quote Uhrough rates to European porta unless Uns proportion Pcelved by Ue roads and those received by the ocean lines Ww ublished tariffs. A protest has been fi Peunsyivania Co, ‘The Comunission, could hot rule otherwise without doing injustice to eastern consumers, There was uo | good reason why the raliroads should be pers {mitted to make lower rates to poluts tu England | than to seaboard poluts In this country, or wLy the Ocean steamship Mues should be given opportunity. to use a portion of the through rates for rebates to shippers. Tue railroads must solve tbe export rate problem, he said, iu a way tua would not discriminate against the people of thie ‘country oF conflict with the interstate Law, _— EXPLOSE AT A BOSTON FIRE, Several Firemen Badly Burned—Army Bostox, April 13.—Shertiy after 3 o'clock this Offices Harned Out. morning fire broke out in bullding Nos 155 to 10@ High street and Nos 114 and 118 Oliver street, im Fort Hill square. ‘he firemen had hardly got to work on the building when a terrific 0. curred on the dg} - wa, Di ai ont etndow-ziass and Gestroying a be Ppartivien om the third floor. The firemen were iwet by a stock | of. ‘@riven back, some crawling down ry rod and blackened, While olners Lad to be rescued by Uuetr outside companions Chas, E. Phentx was terribly burned about the head and hands and, it is feared, toternally injured; Joba O'Brien head aud hunds were oadiy | burned; Cornelius Horn and John Phinuey had thelr hands very badiy burned; Patrick Kenney and Wm. Riley were terribly burned about the head and bands, They were alt taken to the hospital Meanwhile the fuaaes which had started near the center of the second floor had burned through to Ube first flo ward to the third and fourth fo volumes of swoke prevented again entering the building. They al the (ront side aud rear of the buridt Sovclock had it under control, The ii was principally confined to the secoud, third and fourta floors, The second floor was occupied ens Urely by the United States Army master's, commissary and —paymasters Bradley, Hastings & Co., 0 blubst son Une ground for, estimate their loss at $50,000, T) NU's losses are NOT SeNoUs, and Lar records were preserved. ‘The building is damaged $5,500, fully covered by insur. ————— A Constraction Train Wrecked. FOUR WORKMEN KILLED AND ONE “FATALLY AND NINE SERIOUSLY INSURED. Aven tn by the ver, Brextvomam, ALA. April 13.—A construction train on the Kanses City, Memphis ond birmings am Was Wrecked 60 milés West of bere at 7:80 inst evening. Four workmen were killed, one tajured fatally and nine others seriously burt. ‘The ta was backing aC a high rate of speed, and struck » cow and Was ditched. a A Hotel and Twenty Other Buildings Harned. Micwav«er, April 13.—A special to the Hvening Wisconsin trou ve, W says the Caitfornl House and twenty builal were burned at) o'clock this unorning. L Ny. Husband and Wife Drowned. Mapu 14.—Yesierday, oa onny Saneeh BuSussinsr" tS ae a bayou in sal was dragged in by the buy Jusi as she oa ‘ox the last time. Wale rowing Tor Doat was overuurned and Mrs. Myer was drowned, The sons swath ashore and subse quently recovered the father’s bods. member of the Salvation Army, and for some —— tite ‘before’ che. murder, which aoCurred. on the Shot His Little Sister, evening of October 6, 1886, been courting April 13.— Willie Grady, st: pears: Eva Roy. Will a ed to his atientions w accidemally shot aud killed hts hovel Far aed his half-sister, and had tried many times to per- | years old, yesterday morning at his pareuus* ‘suade her to break with “Happy Bob,” but without | home. Tue. {Uile fellow, In Company WILE bis sis effect, On the evening of tue crime Van Brunt, | ver, went into a store-room to play. While Ubere, Who was boarding with the Koys retired 40 his | Wiluie d 4 bureau drawer and pulled out the oom, but later be talk in a low tone in the RPnie exaunt it We Weapon fell frou parte, and ‘the Volces to be those of Will | Pis\nuna to tue floor aud was discharged, the ‘Dele and Eva, he the stairs aud found Eva 1n | jet takiag effect in his sister's left breast, close her nighi-dress engaged in conversation, as he had | her geck~ ‘Sue died in half an hour surmised, with Will, the two sitting close together. —— ‘The remarks that were made so angered him that Fatal Trichinevis. ee er rey ToL a to his aoe he, | AN INDIANA FAMILY SUPPRKING PROM THE DiRRawM the fatal shot. Coolly returning to his room he yf th informed Fred that he had shot his brother, and "apeh 23,—A anpeteh Grom. Sic Up. He was placed under arrest and'ov tue wert | [0d says! Tuowd. ie Helton of tals county. wag Gegrees. ‘His trial came off at an adjourned verm Sts sister, Mra Joun Green, It bs now learued PR eg Rg ed him was thatot Kva Roy. He was con- a ae Deen, without knowing ie x i pa ET 4 became levers 1887, but by appeals to the Generai Term and the can Court of ‘the date of execution was post- sane. poned until to-day, aan oo ‘THOUGHT TO BE TASCOTT. 44-3 Gold Filling im His Teeth found in a 4 Man with | Fillies as cummed Cu1cago, April 13—A dispatch from Chatta- ‘mors’ favorable nooga, Tenn., says: Deputy United States Marsha, ‘Taylor yesterday arrested a man calling himselr Jas, McGee, at Oneida, Tenn. McGee Wheeling. to be Win. B. Tasoott, the murderer of ‘of Chicago. Hé arrived at Onieda about the a. Tascott pertoctiy, even to the gold filing 1n te fire thas ertectiy, even + i ‘eth and the scar on the knee, » oust From Wall street To-day. ———~ Cy woop and barely dra auth opening eis ioflatamable ‘the fire Borate oes last figures, Crime for three ‘The market exhibited no change from the condi- | hours, to the ade Sates aoe aiate sooo |S 4 ‘tne only ‘ones, Prices were inclined to ad-! on the O0ct ‘Yanoe in the early ‘but the Muctuations a ag i Dusiness the list moved up in unison, though tay cs ‘tatled to